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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Gaurav MathurFounder & Presidentgamedevmap

Gaurav Mathur is the President and Founder of gamedevmap, the world’s first living map and catalog of game development organizations. A portfolio review panelist since 2019, he brings 30 years of experience across AAA and indie projects, including individual contributor work on Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, and Skylanders in prop, environment art, and level design. Drawing on his art and creative direction experience on virtual reality therapy games, he advises indie studios and startups in the wellness space. Gaurav has served as a Judge for the Independent Games Festival for four years, including two years as a Juror for the Excellence in Visual Arts category.

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